Key Worker - full time & relief

Surepath Homes; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking compassionate and dedicated Key Workers to support Looked After Children and Care Leavers. This full-time role involves building trusting relationships, providing guidance, and empowering young people as they transition to independence. The position offers competitive salary and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people (aged 16-25) in a supportive environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to young people in care.
• Assist with daily tasks such as managing appointments and education commitments.
• Encourage and empower young people to achieve personal goals.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Education

NVQ level 3 qualification

Job description

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Key Worker - Looked After Children & Care Leavers

Full time or relief

Closing Date: 7th July

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people?

We are looking for dedicated and empathetic Key Workers to join our team, providing support and guidance to Looked After Children and Care Leavers (aged 16-25). In this role, you'll help empower young people as they navigate their journey towards independence and emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to young people in care, building positive, trusting and meaningful relationships.

• Assist with daily tasks, such as managing appointments, education or employment commitments, and life skills development.

• Encourage, support and empower young people to set and achieve personal goals.

• Support the emotional and psychological well-being of the young people, offering a stable, safe, secure and nurturing environment.

• Advocate on behalf of young people, ensuring their voice is heard and respected, and their needs are met.

• Work collaboratively with social workers, families, and wider professionals to create a personalised plan of support, and to provide updates on progress or concerns.

• Maintain accurate records of support provided and update changes where necessary.

• Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures, record all relevant information, and report all incidents as appropriate.

• Ensure the home environment is maintained to a high standard.

About You:

• Experience working with young people (aged 16-25) in a supportive environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Compassionate and committed to supporting vulnerable young people and an ability to support differing behaviours.

• Understanding of and commitment to ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are adhered to at all times.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A positive, resilient attitude with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

• A strong desire to improve opportunities and provide positive experiences for young people to enable them to be better prepared for independent living.

• Have a minimum NVQ level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• Supportive team environment.

• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people transitioning to independence.

If you are a kind-hearted, committed individual looking to support young people in care, we'd love to hear from you.

For an application pack or to arrange an informal discussion, please email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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